Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic will perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on production equipment within a food manufacturing facility. This role focuses on working with 480-volt systems, variable frequency drives, motors, and gearboxes to ensure reliable and safe operation of all machinery.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair 480-volt electrical systems and related equipment.
• Diagnose and service variable frequency drives (VFDs), including setup, adjustment, and replacement.
• Inspect, remove, and replace gearboxes and motors as needed to maintain equipment performance.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment approximately 50% of the time to minimize downtime.
• Conduct both mechanical and electrical maintenance on a wide range of machinery in the facility.
• Use PLC troubleshooting techniques to identify and resolve equipment faults.
• Interpret and work from electrical and mechanical schematics during troubleshooting and repair activities.
• Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems that support production equipment.
• Document maintenance work performed and communicate equipment status to the team and leadership as required.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of respirators/SCBA and safe work practices at heights.
• Collaborate with other mechanics and production staff to support continuous operation of the facility.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner to reduce production interruptions.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot 480-volt, 3-phase electrical systems safely and effectively.
• Hands-on experience working with variable frequency drives (VFDs), including troubleshooting and replacement.
• Mechanical maintenance experience, including changing gearboxes and motors.
• Electrical maintenance skills, including diagnosing and repairing industrial equipment.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on production or industrial machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• PLC troubleshooting experience for identifying and resolving equipment issues.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics in an industrial environment.
• Comfort working at heights, including climbing on structures up to approximately 80 feet.
• Ability and willingness to wear a respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) as required.
• Capability to work a second-shift schedule from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

• No formal education or certifications are required for this role.
• Previous experience as a maintenance mechanic or maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• Experience in a food or beverage production facility is an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Solid understanding of safe work practices when working with electrical systems and at heights.

Join a stable manufacturing operation where maintenance professionals play a critical role in keeping production running smoothly. You will work alongside a dedicated team of mechanics, gain exposure to a variety of mechanical and electrical systems, and develop your skills in a well-organized environment. The facility maintains a comfortable, consistent temperature year-round, and offers a structured shift schedule that supports work-life balance.

Work Environment

This role is based in a food manufacturing facility producing bread, with the temperature maintained at approximately 68 degrees year-round for comfort and product quality. The position is on second shift, working Tuesday through Saturday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. You will be part of a maintenance team totaling around 13 mechanics across all shifts, working with industrial equipment that uses 480-volt, 3-phase power, PLCs, VFDs, hydraulics, and pneumatics. The role requires working at heights, including climbing on silos up to about 80 feet, and wearing a respirator or SCBA when necessary. The dress code includes smocks, hair nets, and beard nets to meet food safety and sanitation standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of HAZLETON, PA.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in HAZLETON,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.